Fossils: A Guide to Casual Collecting on National Forests and Grasslands
Discovering a fossil on a hike can feel like holding a piece of ancient Earth in your hand. On national forests and grasslands, you can collect some fossils without a permit, but only within clear limits that protect these treasures for everyone. This guide explains what you can collect, where you can explore and how to enjoy fossils while following the law. Read on for more information. At…
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Lands, Minerals and Geology
What We DoBoundary and Title ManagementGeologic Resources, Hazards & ServicesLand Areas of the National Forest System Reports (LAR)Landownership AdjustmentMinerals & Geology ManagementLeasable and Energy MineralsLocatable & Salable Minerals and Abandoned Mine LandsNational Forest System Mapping and DataPowerline Administration and ManagementSale of Forest Service LandsSpecial Use…
#MineralsAndGeologyManagement, #LandManagement, #Environment, #Geology, #GeologicResources, #SpecialUses, #NationalForestSystem
Badland caves are cooler than you think
Darley Newman and her guide Forest Service employee, Treva Slaughter, navigate the endless horizons of the Little Missouri National Grassland. (Photo credit: Darley Newman)
America’s national forests and grasslands are popular destinations for recreational activities like swimming, hiking and rock climbing…
#IceCaves, #Grasslands, #CavesAndKarst, #Geology, #Recreation
Caves & Karst
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Stewardship of Caves and Karst
Beaver Falls Karst…
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Critical Minerals Projects
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REGIONFORESTPROJECT NAMEPRIMARY COMMODITIES PRODUCED FROM PLAN OF OPERATIONS*MINE PLAN OF OPERATIONS STATUSPROJECT STATUS/FURTHER INFORMATION1Custer-GallatinStillwater MinePlatinum,…
#Minerals, #MineralsAndGeologyManagement, #Economy, #Geology
Locatable Minerals - Work to Update Regulations
The Forest Service is revising its Locatable Mining regulations. The U.S. mining laws give citizens the right to explore for and discover certain valuable mineral deposits on Federal lands open to mineral entry.
(Forest Service image)
The Forest Service can regulate activities reasonably…